Events - June, 17, 2026

All Pride, No Prejudice! A Literary LGBTQ+ Celebration

Get ready for the ultimate literary Pride celebration—our fifth annual All Pride, No Prejudice! Join us as we come together in joy and affirmation to hear from...

Books, In Person, Performing Arts/Film

Ulysses in Performance: An Evening with Elevator Repair Service and Fintan O'Toole SOLD OUT

James Joyce’s Ulysses has fascinated, perplexed, scandalized, and defeated readers for over a century. Now, Elevator Repair Service (ERS), known for its inventive stagings of...

Free, LGBTQ+

Fierce Figures Story Sharing

Join us at the Queens Center for Gay Seniors for part1 of our "Fierce Figures" series!This series is a partnership between The Seeing Place, Gabbing...

Art/Photo/Design, In Person, Virtual

Bridging Utility & Creativity: Rethinking Professional Glass Art Education

Lecture with Dr. Lyudmyla Smakova held at UrbanGlass with virtual option to attendWhat does it look like when glass education gets the balance right –...

Free, History/NYC, In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics, Virtual

Radical Duke: Danielle Allen with Sean Wilentz

Political philosopher Danielle Allen revisits the American Revolution through a forgotten English duke and a hidden story of radical ideas that shaped two worlds. Harvard professor...

History/NYC, In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics

The Olympics That Weren't: NYC's Bid for the 2012 Games

This class is both a "what if" and "what happened" in New York before, during, and after the city's bid for the 2012 Olympics.The bid...

In Person, Performing Arts/Film

Creating Hope Through Our Stories: Finding Connection in Modern America

The Actors Theatre Workshop (ATW) is opening its doors to create a sanctuary for human connection in an increasingly divided world. This free workshop series...

History/NYC, In Person

West End Avenue and Vicinity: The North End

This evening walking tour lead by Andrew Dolkart explores the northern blocks of West End Avenue and adjoining streets, examining the row houses and apartment...

History/NYC, In Person

Transit Walk: Downtown Brooklyn

Explore the rich history of New York City, past and present, one neighborhood at a time. Through the lens of transportation, discover new places, share stories,...

Art/Photo/Design, Books, Free, History/NYC, In Person

Treasured Island by Michael Gross

A hugely entertaining social history of the elite and exclusive Caribbean island of St. Barthélemy from the New York Times bestselling author of Model and...

Art/Photo/Design, Free, In Person

The Bata Project: Tour, Panel Discussion, and House Dress Dance Party

The Parade after-glow! Join Leenda Bonilla & DJ Pagan Sounds on June 17 for a night of The Bata Project.The Official Parade After-Glow!Step inside the...

Free, History/NYC, In Person, Legal/Politics/Economics

From Kings to Presidents — The Fascinating History of Power and Elections

Join us for a fascinating journey through history, politics, and power—from ancient chiefs and kings to modern presidents.How did people choose their leaders before elections...